An exciting opportunity to join the Team of a progressive YMCA association located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org

Hillsborough YMCA is seeking a Community Safety/Lifeguard Instructor to teach the American Red Cross lifeguarding course to our community members and staff. Our lifeguard instructors help participants to achieve their goals in feeling confident with lifeguarding and life-saving skills.

Hours: Varies based upon number of class offerings

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Teaches potential lifeguards to the Red Cross standard and evaluate to the objectives of each rescue and CPR. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• You will teach the following classes:

· Lifeguard training (full classes)

· Lifeguard review

· Oxygen (not mandatory)

· CPR/AED and First Aid

General Functions:

· Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.

· Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.

· Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.

· Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.

· Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.

· Maintains a safe, instructional, and supportive environment

· Emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out job responsibilities, ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships, interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups respecting social and cultural diversity and to maintain appropriate boundaries.

Other Duties:

· Arrives to work five (5) minutes before shift starts

· Wear appropriate and professional uniform/attire

Qualifications

1. Minimum age of 18,
2. Must be an American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor to include CPR/AED/First Aid/Oxygen. Oxygen (not mandatory)
3. Must have experience teaching American Red Cross training classes

Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.